Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
- Combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
- Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
- Toast the coconut flakes in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until lightly browned, stirring every few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut extract until smooth.
- Add 1/2 cup of caramel sauce and mix until combined.
- Fold in broken vanilla wafers and toasted coconut flakes into the cream cheese mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions.
- Add about one-third of the filling to the crust and spread evenly. Drizzle with a quarter cup of remaining caramel sauce and swirl gently.
- Repeat layers, adding remaining filling and caramel sauce, swirling as needed.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for 4-5 hours until set.
- Top with mini chocolate chips and toasted coconut flakes.
- For the chocolate ganache, microwave the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache and remaining caramel sauce over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
This Samoa Cheesecake combines the flavors of caramel, coconut, and chocolate for a decadent no-bake dessert.
